Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
A practice to help kids be aware of thoughts and feelings. To focus on what is happening in this moment without judging it.
It’s like using your super senses to notice what you see, hear, feel, smell, or taste, and being curious about it.
What are the 3 states of mind?
Fact Mind, Wise Mind, Emotion Mind
Pick one person to describe how they are feeling.
no wrong answer - thank you for sharing :)
What is distress?
Feeling so mad, sad or scared that you're really uncomfortable.
Who is Ms. Roz and Ms. Emily's boss?
Ms. Hollie
Is letting someone finish talking before answering being mindful or not mindful?
Mindful
When I use math or science to make a decision, I am using my:
Fact Mind
Is OBSERVING a "what" or a "how" skill?
What Skill (observing is noticing what is happening)
What is distress tolerance?
Gets us through difficult situations or emotions without big reactions that might get us in trouble.
What is emotion regulation?
Name a mindfulness exercise that has helped you.
When I make decisions using both feelings and facts, I am using my:
Wise Mind
Explain the "how" skill of DON'T JUDGE.
Avoid calling things 'good' or 'bad'. Labeling means you are in your emotion mind.
What does a feelings thermometer show?
A feelings thermometer shows how feelings grow from feeling okay to strong feelings such as frustrated, angry and enraged.
What are the five senses used for a grounding exercise?
Sight (eyes), smell (nose), hearing (ears), taste (mouth), touch (hands/skin)
Three ways to pay attention to what is going on?
On purpose, in the moment, not judging
Thoughts and behaviors are controlled by this mind:
Emotion Mind
Why is the "how" skill of staying focused so important?
It helps your brain stay on track and do one thing at a time. When you focus, you can do your best, stay calm, and enjoy the moment. (and stay out of trouble, too) ;) It’s like being a detective—if you’re distracted, you might miss important clues, but when you focus, you can figure things out and feel proud of yourself!
________ and ________ outcomes are ways to consider consequences of choices.
Helpful and unhelpful
OR
Pros and cons
"How" skill refresher: Play by the ________, even if you do not like them.
RULES
Why is mindfulness important?
We can see what is really happening around us.
We stay more in control.
It helps us to be wise in our decisions.
Which state of mind do we want to make our decisions from?
Wise Mind
Why do we use "what" and "how" skills?
To get us to our "wise mind"!
What does one of the letters in DISTRACT stand for?
Do something else
Imagine (that you're at your favorite place, that you're a superhero or in a fair castle)
Self soothe
Think about something else
Remind yourself (that you'll feel better later)
Ask (someone to do something with you)
Count your breath
Take a break
What is the goal of our DBT group?
To help us manage emotions, relationships and distress.